British media Spurs Web reported on the 11th (Korea Standard Time) that “Spence hoped to completely transfer to Genoa this summer,” adding, “However, it seems unlikely that he will return.”
Italian media “Tuto Mercato” reported that Spence was attracted to playing for Genoa. Genoa had a complete transfer bid to recruit him. However, it has given up on recruiting Spence due to difficulties in negotiations with Tottenham.
“Genoa has decided that the transfer fee for Spence is too high. Therefore, he brought Alessandro Zanoli from Napoli on loan. The possibility of Spence’s transfer to Genoa has decreased,” he added.
Spence joined Tottenham in the 2022-23 season. After playing for Middlesbrough since 2018, he showed his best performance when playing for Nottingham Forest. He led Nottingham Forest to promotion through his strong performance in the 2021-22 season.
Tottenham, who watched this performance, immediately started recruiting. In July 2022, Tottenham signed a five-year contract with Spence. It was brought in for a transfer fee of £20 million. Expectations were high for young and talented Spence.
Spence, a 184-centimeter right-back, has the biggest advantage of breaking through a devastating dribble from the side. Based on his active overlapping, he also boasts a one-on-one defense capability. His potential on the right side was considerable.
Antonio Conte did not give him a chance. He had to leave on loan to Stade Rennes after playing only six games in his first season. The same was true for the 2023-24 season. Manager Enze Postecoglou had no intention of using him. He left on loan for Leeds United for one season.
However, he returned from a loan mid-season. Leeds United had no intention of using him. Initially, it was reported that he ended his loan early due to his poor physical condition. However, it turned out that he lacked professional consciousness and had discipline problems. There were also reports that there was even a habitual tardiness problem.
“We didn’t reach the level that Daniel Farke wanted,” said Phil Hay of The Athletic, a British media outlet. “There were also problems such as tardiness. As a result, it made more sense for Leeds United to send him back.”
Spence then moved to Genoa on loan. After moving to a different team, he started eight of 16 Serie A matches and spent happy days. He expressed his desire to be with Genoa.
However, the situation has changed. Amid difficulties in negotiating transfer fees between Genoa and Tottenham, Spence has begun to get a chance. More and more games are starting in the preseason. He also started in a match against Bayern Munich in Korea.
On top of that, Emerson Royal is also expected to leave the team. There is no clear right-back except for Pedro Porro. If Spence takes a position, the backup problem could also disappear. Spence is expected to help Tottenham by staying instead of transferring.
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